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Makerspace (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Plastics == === Acrylic === [https://hobarts.com/pages/acrylic Hobarts] Acrylic is generally considered safe for laser cutting. Cast acrylic is generally a nicer material to work with compared to extruded, but it has poorer dimensional/thickness tolerance. Wherever possible we purchase recycled acrylic. Please place any unusable offcuts into the acrylic recycling bin. === Engraving Laminate === [https://hobarts.com/collections/laminate Hobarts] This material...") |
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This material is made from two layers - one thin coloured layer bonded to a thicker layer of a different colour. By carefully engraving away the top surface you can make very hard wearing signs and labels. | This material is made from two layers - one thin coloured layer bonded to a thicker layer of a different colour. By carefully engraving away the top surface you can make very hard wearing signs and labels. | ||
=== PETG, Polycarbonate === | |||
PETG and Polycarbonate are generally safe to cut with a laser cutter, but aren't great to work with. Polycarbonate in particular discolours around the edges and cut edges can melt back together again. | |||
== Wood == | == Wood == | ||